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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.58, 8,042.22 and 2,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.58, 8,042.22 and 2,072.82 is: 3,109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.58 : 8,042.22 = 2,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.58/8,042.22 = 2,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.58x = 8,042.22 × 2,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.58x = 16,670,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,670,074.46/5,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.75

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